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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Enhanced Area of Severe Thunderstorms Today

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will continue today in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley, and persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Mid-South, and East Coast. Widespread moderate to extreme HeatRisk is forecast. Scattered wind damage and large hail are expected from severe thunderstorms impacting parts of Nebraska into Iowa today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 3 Jul 1:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Mount Hardy NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East southeast wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light south southwest wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East southeast wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light south southwest wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Mount Hardy NC
 35.35°N 82.95°W (Elev. 4554 ft)
Last Update:
8:04 am EDT Jul 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Jul 3, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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